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Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Akhilesh Pillalamarri is an international relations analyst, writer, and journalist.
Akhilesh (Akhi) Pillalamarri is an international affairs analyst, writer, and journalist focusing on geopolitics, international security, Asia, comparative law & politics, history, and technology policy. He is a public speaker who has appeared on television, podcasts, at universities, and is the author of 300 articles, many of which have been cited by governments, the courts, academics, major newspapers, and think tanks.
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October 11, 2014
In 2014, Another Empty Nobel Peace Prize
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
An Indian and Pakistani share a Nobel Peace Prize seemingly awarded in order to make a political statement.
October 10, 2014
World’s Oldest Art Discovered in Indonesia
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Cave art found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is approximately 40,000 years old.
October 07, 2014
Pakistan Taliban Pledges Support to the Islamic State
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Despite the Islamic State's rivalry with al-Qaeda, the Pakistan Taliban has announced it supports IS.
October 04, 2014
Why India Is Dirty and How to Clean It
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches a "Clean India" campaign.
October 02, 2014
What Did Narendra Modi's US Trip Accomplish?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Narendra Modi's whirlwind trip to the United States focused mainly on marketing India and developing a positive image.
October 01, 2014
Why Indian-Americans Love Modi
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Narendra Modi has captivated Indian-Americans during his trip to the United States.
September 26, 2014
Forget Secrecy and Opacity: Afghanistan's Unity Deal Represents Governance at its Finest
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Good governance is about compromise, not rigid adherence to legal norms.
September 26, 2014
Narendra Modi's 1st Interview
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Modi’s first interview is more a demonstration of his political personality and savvy rather than being policy-laden.
September 25, 2014
India Becomes First Asian Country to Successfully Reach Mars
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India’s space program’s successes have implications for the future of space exploration and travel.
September 23, 2014
Kissinger Is Right: 'Asia' Is a Western Construct
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What we understand to be 'Asia' is an oversimplification of a diverse region with several civilizations and cultures.
September 18, 2014
Project Mausam: India's Answer to China's 'Maritime Silk Road'
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India is using its history, culture and geography to compete with China's "Maritime Silk Road."
September 17, 2014
The Magic of Nasta‘liq Calligraphy
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Diplomat's Akhilesh Pillalamarri reflects on a Washington D.C. exhibition of Persian nasta‘liq calligraphy.